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Visible & Invisible Barriers to Success
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Visible & Invisible Barriers to Success

ideacity, 2015

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8

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Recommendation

Canadian Paralympic athlete Rick Hansen has dedicated his adult life to removing barriers from the paths of people with disabilities. Hansen, a polished public speaker, shares intimate details from his life, and his passionate oration not only raises awareness of the needs of people with disabilities but instills all listeners – disabled and able-bodied alike – with hope. getAbstract recommends Hansen’s inspiring speech to human resources professionals, as well as to anyone overcoming adversity – be it a physical, psychological, emotional or other barrier.

Take-Aways

  • When Paralympian Rick Hansen first lost the use of his legs following a car accident, he learned that the “greatest handicap” to his recovery was his attitude.
  • Similarly, societal attitudes prevent people with disabilities from experiencing full accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Some 60 million North Americans carry a physical disability, as do 1.3 billion people around the world.

About the Speaker

Rick Hansen is CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation. During his 1985 Man in Motion World Tour, Hansen pushed his wheelchair 40,000 km [25,000 miles] around the world to raise awareness of people with disabilities.


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